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Education in a Democratic Society. Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) course Introduction to Education First course for all education majors. Education in a Democratic Society. Curriculum and Instruction Democratic Issues/Social Justice Teacher Professionalization Legal/Organizational Issues
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Education in a Democratic Society • Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) course • Introduction to Education • First course for all education majors
Education in a Democratic Society • Curriculum and Instruction • Democratic Issues/Social Justice • Teacher Professionalization • Legal/Organizational Issues • Human Diversity and Education • Standards-based Education
Global Transition Idea • Partnership with Dr. Kuo, ITECH assistant professor • Research countries in my course • Make contact with teachers from those countries in Dr. Kuo’s course
Collaborations • Linda Robertson in identifying potential cooperative teachers from other countries • Vanessa Earp, KSU librarian • Julie Wilson, student services
Progress • Though initial resistance, Fall 2011, 53 pre-service teachers have indicated interest in continuing in journey of global exploration via Dr. Kuo’s ITECH course. • Spring 2012 began with exploring their cultural identity; then introduced concept of global awareness • Libguide – Libguide • Creating web quests for K-12 teachers
Learning Module • Available Summer 2012 Interactive Cultural Learning Process http://et.kent.edu/processmodel/#